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Employment Law on Fast Forward: A Speed Round Update
Description:
The world of employment law has been busy! Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a quick update on several significant federal employment law developments.
Topics
• Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
• DOL Final Rules on Overtime
• FTC Rule Banning Non-Competes
• Supreme Court Eliminates Heightened Threshold for Harm Under Title VII
• ChevronDeference
Agenda:
3:30 PM -4:00 PM Check-In
4:00-5:00 PM CLE Program
5:00 - 6:30 PM Cocktail Reception at Proof (Rooftop bar at hotel)
Additional Information:
Pending 1.0 hours of General CLE credit in Tennessee
Parking:
Complimentary valet parking available at the hotel
Members of the Jenner & Block team who led the high-profile 2021 Chicago Blackhawks investigation will discuss their experience from the investigation. Jenner’s report, which the team made public, allows Jenner to discuss more of an internal investigation than usual (although obviously nothing privileged or confidential).
The investigation followed allegations that in 2010 a Chicago Blackhawks player was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach. As detailed in the report, over the course of four months the Jenner & Block team investigated the conduct of the former coach as well as the Blackhawks internal response after learning, during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoff run, of allegations raised by the former player. The investigation involved interviews with 139 people, including current and former players. The investigation and report were widely covered by myriad news outlets internationally with widespread praise for the report’s independence, objectivity, and thorough fact-finding. The presentation will sensitize the audience to key challenges and potential solutions for high-profile investigations/litigation.
Adam Sencenbaugh, Partner, Haynes Boone, Moderator, and Panelists Heather Stern, Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, Whole Foods Market, Stephen Stout, JD, PhD General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Shattuck Labs, Scott Thomas, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Cirrus Logic, and Melissa Pearson, General Counsel, Raptor Technologies, discuss a variety of topics important to today’s in-house attorneys, including strategies and tips for how to progress in their careers.
One and one-half hour of Texas MCLE General Credit is pending for this presentation.
Now in its 24th year, the ACC MN General Counsel Forum features a discussion of a hot topic by esteemed local General Counsel. And this year's topic is...
Practical Lessons From Early AI Adventures
AI has rapidly become a “can’t say no” proposition for general counsel. Even if the technology isn’t in use producing work product for the department, GCs and their teams must be ready to advise other business units on AI's uses and potential risks. That means building a basic foundation of understanding of the technologies available and what they can do. Yet recent research indicates that many members of legal teams have not yet received training on AI, nor are many legal departments looking to hire professionals with AI backgrounds. So how confident are today’s legal function leaders in their ability to advise the business on AI-related issues?
This session will share insights from a panel of GCs on what they have done to prepare their departments, what they have found that works, lessons learned for future improvements, and how they have begun to confront the rapidly evolving challenges related to AI implementation both in their departments and in the broader business.
PRESENTERS
Derek Goodman, General Counsel, Koch Companies
Spiwe Jefferson, General Counsel & Chief of Staff, Asset Marketing Services
Mark Privratsky, Vice President & Corporate Counsel, Prudential Financial, Inc.
Kent Schoen, Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer, Clarity Pay, Inc.
Bill Josten, Senior Manager - Enterprise Legal Thought Leadership, Thomson Reuters Institute
Preceding the GC Forum is the Annual Meeting, starting at 4:15 PM, to elect ACC MN Chapter directors and officers. We look forward to seeing you at The Lynhall on Tuesday, September 17, 2024!
After the program, enjoy refreshments and mingling with our panelists and your ACC peers. This event is open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.25 Standard CLE credit in Minnesota is pending.
Join your ACC Chicago colleagues at Hampton Social – Streeterville, the perfect place to enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located in the heart of the Streeterville neighborhood - steps away from Michigan Avenue, the Hampton Social offers a lovely 2nd floor covered outdoor terrace.
ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE Business Divorces October 15, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
Business divorces routinely happen, despite the intentions of the parties at the outset. Break-ups can happen even when the business has been highly productive. This CLE will address best practices in business divorce disputes, analyzing case studies of break-ups of partnerships, limited liability companies, and family-owned investments. It will also cover ways to anticipate and mitigate the risks of a contentious divorce to reduce erosion of company value in the turbulence of a break-up.
ACC Houston Employment & Labor and Health Law Practice Group Social Event Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Postino Woodlands Sponsored by Seyfarth
We are delighted to extend an invitation to join us, along with sponsors from Seyfarth Shaw, for a social event at Postino in the Woodlands, Houston, hosted by our Labor and Employment and Health Law Practice groups. Join us for an evening of networking and camaraderie among fellow ACC connections. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks. Attendance to this event is complimentary, but RSVP is required. Please note that space is limited, and we kindly ask that no walk-ins be permitted.
ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE Policies and Ethical Considerations Regarding the Responsible Use of A.I. September 17, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
The responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) involves a set of policies and ethical considerations that aim to ensure the technology benefits society while minimizing harm. It’s a complex and evolving topic, so there’s a lot to unpack. Join us as Eric Munoz, Partner with Akin and George Nino, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Yokogawa, lead an in depth discussion on this exciting and timely topic.
ACC Houston International Legal Affairs Practice Group CLE Antitrust Developments Through an International Lens August 27, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | McCormick & Schmick's Uptown
Join us for a panel discussing recent updates in Antitrust including an update on the non-compete issue and topics the DOJ and FTC are focusing on, such as wage fixing, Section 8 of the Clayton Act (interlocking directorates), re-invigorating the Robinson-Patman Act (price discrimination), algorithmic pricing, and preservation of ephemeral messaging. We’ll delve into these topics and discuss their impact on international business, as well as compare approaches outside the US.